Vocabulary
Meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
What city is Billy traveling to?
Bath, London
Why does Dr. John Watson return to London?
He was injured in the war and has been put on leave to recover.
Amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form
How is the city described to Billy?
He is told by his boss that Bath is a 'splendid' city.
How does Watson first meet Sherlock Holmes?
He tells a friend that he needs to find a roommate. The friend introduces Watson to Holmes, who is also looking for a roommate.
Ambivalent
Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something or someone
How does the Landlady’s behavior seem at first?
She seems sweet, kind, hospitable.
What clue at the Lauriston Gardens crime scene confuses the police?
The word 'RACHE' is written in blood on the wall.
Appearing to be everywhere at the same time; widespread
Ubiquitous
What is unusual about the guestbook?
There are only 2 names for the last 3 years and Billy feels the names are somehow familiar.
What conclusion does Sherlock make about the killer after examining the footprints at the crime scene?
The murderer is tall
A departure from what is normal; typically unwelcome
Aberration
What unusual detail does Billy notice about the Landlady’s pets eventually?
The landlady has used taxidermy to preserve them.
What important item does Sherlock find at the crime scene that becomes a key clue?
A wedding ring.